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Tutorial: How to Use GameSir X2 Lightning

  • FAQ
  • HOW TO INSTALL THE PHONE 

    1. Align the Lightning port on the bottom of the phone with the Lightning connector on the left side of the gamepad and plug it in.
    2. Pull the right side of the gamepad away and install the phone into the fixed position of the gamepad. After successful connection, the connection mode indicator will stay solid green, indicating that the gamepad is ready to use.

    Connection mode indicator

    Description

    Solid green

    The gamepad is ready to use

    Blinking blue

    Connecting

     

    TURBO COMBO FUNCTION

    COMBO SETUP

    COMBO CANCEL

    COMBO FREQUENCY GEAR

    CONNECTION MODE INDICATOR

    PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS

    Press and hold the TURBO button, then Press the button that needs a combo set.

    Double-click the TURBO button to cancel all the combo buttons that have been set.

    Press and hold the TURBO button, then press the D-Pad’s left button (downshift) or right (upshift) button. 3 gears, Slow/Middle/Fast

    Slow Turbo, flicker 1 time Middle Turbo, flicker 2 times Fast Turbo, flicker 3 times

    A,B,X,Y,L1,L2,L3,R1,R2,R3

    HOW TO DETACH THE PHONE

    Grip the right side of the gamepad, then gently pull the left side of the gamepad to detach the phone from it.

    HOW TO CHARGE YOUR PHONE THROUGH THE GAMEPAD

    Using a Lightning charge cable (not included) to connect the Lightning charging port on the bottom of the gamepad and the power adapter (not included).

    Charging status indicator

    Description

    Solid white

    Charging

    Offe

    Not charging

     

    FAQ

    1. Does it support playing while charging?

       Yes, it supports pass-through charging with the original Lightning charging cable.

    2. Can it be connected with a Lightning headset?

       No. The bottom Lightning port can only be used for charging. It’s suggested to use a wireless headset if needed.

    3. What games does it support?

       X2 Lightning supports MFi and Apple Arcade games, as well as games on cloud gaming platforms which support wired controllers.

    4. What are the differences between X2 Bluetooth, X2 Type-C and X2 Lightning?

        X2 Bluetooth is a wireless gamepad for both Android and iOS phones.

        X2 Type-C is a wired gamepad for Android phones.

        X2 Lightning is a wired gamepad for iOS phones.

    5. What phones does it support?

       It is compatible with iPhones (iOS 13 or later), with a length of 100-173 mm.

    6. What is the power consumption of X2 Lightning?

       Though X2 Lightning has no battery inside and is powered by the phone, it has negligible power consumption at 15mAh.

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